CHEVROLET S10 · model year

2001 CHEVROLET S10

404 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash reports, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2001CHEVROLETS10 carries 404 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 21 crashes, 8 fires, 29 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 S10 is structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments with 54 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (31) and power train:automatic transmission (11). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 5 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2001 S10, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

404
Complaints
21
Crashes
8
Fires
29
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

404 filings

Crashes Reported

21 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS54
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP31
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP10
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE10
SERVICE BRAKES10
STRUCTURE:BODY9
SEATS9
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH9
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
STEERING6
AIR BAGS6

Recalls (5)

06E06000029/06/2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA

06E06500017/07/2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT

09E02500011/05/2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES

00V22800307/08/2000

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHI

09E01200007/04/2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES

Recent Complaints

20230817ENGINE

I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without any power steering, the reason I am filing this is if this happens in the middle of the road it could possibly cause an accident and that would be no good and it only happens when it is hot outside in the winter time or when it's cold I have no issues whatsoever

20230817FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without any power steering, the reason I am filing this is if this happens in the middle of the road it could possibly cause an accident and that would be no good and it only happens when it is hot outside in the winter time or when it's cold I have no issues whatsoever

20230817STEERING

I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without any power steering, the reason I am filing this is if this happens in the middle of the road it could possibly cause an accident and that would be no good and it only happens when it is hot outside in the winter time or when it's cold I have no issues whatsoever

20230418UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I never received Safety Recall# 06020 Galvanized Defective Tailgate Cables that snap/break due to corrosion inside the cable causing the tailgate to fall down while opened. Both my cables have been torn/broken caused by the rust thru for quit some time. My son told me recently, that he had received the Recall Notice a number of years ago and the Chevy Dealer replaced his cables; his S-10 cables are good/solid no problems. I am meticulous with records and surely would have told the Dealer and had them replaced during the recall period. What should I do as I never received the Recall Notice at issue?

20230418STRUCTURE:BODY

I never received Safety Recall# 06020 Galvanized Defective Tailgate Cables that snap/break due to corrosion inside the cable causing the tailgate to fall down while opened. Both my cables have been torn/broken caused by the rust thru for quit some time. My son told me recently, that he had received the Recall Notice a number of years ago and the Chevy Dealer replaced his cables; his S-10 cables are good/solid no problems. I am meticulous with records and surely would have told the Dealer and had them replaced during the recall period. What should I do as I never received the Recall Notice at issue?

20210318STRUCTURE:BODY

TRUCK HAS ABS LIGHTS ON WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS AS SOON AS THE FLUIDS ARE NOT COLD THE CHECK GUSHES LIGHT COMES ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS AGAIN DEPRESSED... ALSO ABS IN REAR SHAKES WHOLE TRUCK WHEN GOING BELOW 50MPH AND THEN CONTINUES UP TO 80MPH BEFORE SUBSIDING. THE TRUCK HAS SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES CONSTANT LEAKS CAUSED I'M SURE MY RACK AND PINION ARE WORN DOWN AS WELL AS NOW MY TIRES AND SUPENSION I HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS LIKE THE INTERIOR IS CRUMBLING TO PIECES THE BODY HAS GIANT HOLES FROM IMPROPER PAINTING OPTIONS ON THIS MODEL I HAVE OVER SIZED TIRE WELLS THAT ARE RUSTED COMPLETELY OUT IT MAKE YOUR COMPANY LOOK SILLY FOR NOT MAKING THESE VEHICLES BETTER WHEN THEY LAST PEOPLE KEEP BUYING THEM AGAIN AND AGAIN! SEEMS LIKE YOU PROBABLY USE PARTS FOR MANY YEARS ON MANY MODELS FUNNY HOW EVERY YEAR INCLUDING THE YEAR IT WAS MANUFACTURERED THERE WERE RECALLS EXCEPT FOR MINE IS THAT JUST BECAUSE IT'S OLDER

Mileage: 187,933

20210318ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TRUCK HAS ABS LIGHTS ON WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS AS SOON AS THE FLUIDS ARE NOT COLD THE CHECK GUSHES LIGHT COMES ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS AGAIN DEPRESSED... ALSO ABS IN REAR SHAKES WHOLE TRUCK WHEN GOING BELOW 50MPH AND THEN CONTINUES UP TO 80MPH BEFORE SUBSIDING. THE TRUCK HAS SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES CONSTANT LEAKS CAUSED I'M SURE MY RACK AND PINION ARE WORN DOWN AS WELL AS NOW MY TIRES AND SUPENSION I HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS LIKE THE INTERIOR IS CRUMBLING TO PIECES THE BODY HAS GIANT HOLES FROM IMPROPER PAINTING OPTIONS ON THIS MODEL I HAVE OVER SIZED TIRE WELLS THAT ARE RUSTED COMPLETELY OUT IT MAKE YOUR COMPANY LOOK SILLY FOR NOT MAKING THESE VEHICLES BETTER WHEN THEY LAST PEOPLE KEEP BUYING THEM AGAIN AND AGAIN! SEEMS LIKE YOU PROBABLY USE PARTS FOR MANY YEARS ON MANY MODELS FUNNY HOW EVERY YEAR INCLUDING THE YEAR IT WAS MANUFACTURERED THERE WERE RECALLS EXCEPT FOR MINE IS THAT JUST BECAUSE IT'S OLDER

Mileage: 187,933

20210318STEERING

TRUCK HAS ABS LIGHTS ON WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS AS SOON AS THE FLUIDS ARE NOT COLD THE CHECK GUSHES LIGHT COMES ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS AGAIN DEPRESSED... ALSO ABS IN REAR SHAKES WHOLE TRUCK WHEN GOING BELOW 50MPH AND THEN CONTINUES UP TO 80MPH BEFORE SUBSIDING. THE TRUCK HAS SERIOUS STEERING ISSUES CONSTANT LEAKS CAUSED I'M SURE MY RACK AND PINION ARE WORN DOWN AS WELL AS NOW MY TIRES AND SUPENSION I HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS LIKE THE INTERIOR IS CRUMBLING TO PIECES THE BODY HAS GIANT HOLES FROM IMPROPER PAINTING OPTIONS ON THIS MODEL I HAVE OVER SIZED TIRE WELLS THAT ARE RUSTED COMPLETELY OUT IT MAKE YOUR COMPANY LOOK SILLY FOR NOT MAKING THESE VEHICLES BETTER WHEN THEY LAST PEOPLE KEEP BUYING THEM AGAIN AND AGAIN! SEEMS LIKE YOU PROBABLY USE PARTS FOR MANY YEARS ON MANY MODELS FUNNY HOW EVERY YEAR INCLUDING THE YEAR IT WAS MANUFACTURERED THERE WERE RECALLS EXCEPT FOR MINE IS THAT JUST BECAUSE IT'S OLDER

Mileage: 187,933

20200211EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER AND INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. UPON INVESTIGATION THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V364000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). ED BOZARTH CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 2001 S HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80014, WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 330,000.

Mileage: 330,000

20200211ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER AND INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. UPON INVESTIGATION THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V364000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). ED BOZARTH CHEVROLET LOCATED AT 2001 S HAVANA ST, AURORA, CO 80014, WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 330,000.

Mileage: 330,000

20190515SERVICE BRAKES

MY BRAKES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK; I OFTEN HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES UP JUST TO BE ABLE TO GET THEM TO APPLY. IT IS VERY SCARY. I CAN PUT MY FOOT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE TRUCK WILL BARELY SLOW DOWN. I FEEL I WILL LIKELY REAR-END SOMEBODY OR ROLL INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION BECAUSE THE BRAKES WILL NOT WORK.

Mileage: 177,000

20170302SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND THE BRAKE LINE FRACTURED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 99,000

20161012CrashAIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL I WAS INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT 10-10-2016 AT 9:10AM, A VEHICLE PULLED IN FRONT OF ME CAUSING ME TO HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK, THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY...UPDATED 10/28/16 *BF *TR

Mileage: 194,000

20150627FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL 2015 (USED) I DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND IT REGISTERED A HALF A TANK OF GAS, I DROVE IT A FEW DAYS AND THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE DID NOT MOVE. I NOTIFIED THE AUTO CENTER WHERE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE AND TOOK IT BACK FOR REPAIRS. FIVE WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIR THE GAS GAUGE IS STILL FAULTY. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN (OUT OF GAS) THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE READ A QUARTER TANK OF GAS. I CONTACTED THE AUTO CENTER WHERE I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE AND I WAS TOLD THE S10 AND THE GMC MODEL OF THIS VEHICLE HAS A HISTORY OF FAULTY GAS GAUGE'S. MY ONLY RECOURSE IS TO HAVE THIS ITEM REPAIRED AGAIN WITHOUT ANY GUARANTEE THE SAME PROBLEM WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.----2001 CHEVROLET S10 FUEL SDYSTEM, OTHER BULLETIN 13599---ACTION NUMBER 10001283 REPORT DATE MAR 01,2003 THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM

Mileage: 65,500

20150521SERVICE BRAKES

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS MISSING THE TEETH FOR HOLDING THE BRAKE IN PLACE. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON AND THEY SAY IT IS THE MASTER THAT NEEDS REPLACEMENT AT OVER $1,200. THIS IS ONLY A DANGER IF USING THE CURSOR CONTROL ON WET PAVEMENT WHICH I NEVER USE DUE TO THE ABS NOT WORKING.

Mileage: 120,000

20150428ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

GAS GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN GAS TANK IS FULL OF GAS THE GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY, HALF FULL OR FULL. THE DEFECTIVE GAS GAUGE FAULTY READING HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM ON NUMEROUS MODELS OF GMC AUTOMOBILES. HAVE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN BEEN ISSUED TO THE CONCERN DEALERSHIP. THE PRICE TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM RANGE FROM $250.00 DOLLARS TO $500.00 DOLLARS. DRIVING WITH A FAULTY GAS GAUGE CAN BE QUITE AN EXPERIENCE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 65,000

20150402CrashSERVICE BRAKES

I WAS TURNING LEFT AND ANOTHER CAR COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION MADE A RIGHT TURN IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT MY BRAKES AND TRIED TO STOP BUT MY ABS DID NOT KICK IN AND I SLID ABOUT THIRTY FEET AND HIT THERE CAR. *TR

Mileage: 123,000

20150324ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I WAS RETURNING TO EL PASO FROM KERRVILLE AT NIGHT WHEN THE HEADLAMPS DIMMED AND THE TRUCK LOST POWER MOST TRAFFIC WAS GOING 80 -85. IT WAS SCARY. *TR

Mileage: 119,340

20150324FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I WAS RETURNING TO EL PASO FROM KERRVILLE AT NIGHT WHEN THE HEADLAMPS DIMMED AND THE TRUCK LOST POWER MOST TRAFFIC WAS GOING 80 -85. IT WAS SCARY. *TR

Mileage: 119,340

20150324EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I WAS RETURNING TO EL PASO FROM KERRVILLE AT NIGHT WHEN THE HEADLAMPS DIMMED AND THE TRUCK LOST POWER MOST TRAFFIC WAS GOING 80 -85. IT WAS SCARY. *TR

Mileage: 119,340

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2001 CHEVROLET S10 have?
The 2001 CHEVROLET S10 has 404 NHTSA complaints, 21 crashes, 8 fires, 29 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10?
Yes, the 2001 CHEVROLET S10 has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 CHEVROLET S10?
The most-complained component for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10 is STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS with 54 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 2001 CHEVROLET S10 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.